STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

Note

When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of the steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD (for 2WD)

  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL


    1. A01EJ4B

      Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent it from rotating.

      Tech Tips

      This operation is necessary to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS (for 2WD)

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

  6. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMCWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.

    2. A01EJ47

      Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EKQ5

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. A01EK74E01

      Install SST to the tie rod end.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

    3. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      A01EMMEE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tie the string without allowing for any slack. *2 Place the wrench here.
      *3 Turn - -
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • When securing SST to the steering knuckle, be sure to tighten the string of SST to prevent it from falling.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE (for 2WD)


    1. A01EJXT

      Remove the 4 nuts and front floor brace.

  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for 2WD)


    1. A01EK7R

      Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for 2WD)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for 2WD)


    1. Separate the front stabilizer bar with bracket from the front frame assembly.

  13. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. A01EK3S

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

    2. Pull out the steering link assembly towards the left side of the vehicle while lifting the front stabilizer bar with bracket.

  14. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (for AWD)

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle Click here.

  15. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (for AWD)


    1. A01ELHQ

      Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.

  16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (for AWD)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH BRACKET (for AWD)


    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar.

  18. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. A01EMFO

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  19. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EISYE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and steering gear assembly.

    2. Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

  20. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.